What is the primary benefit of Shiny MAUI Shell over standard MAUI Shell?

Shiny MAUI Shell provides a decoupled INavigator service that makes navigation testable, adds ViewModel lifecycle hooks, and uses source generators to reduce boilerplate code for routes and parameters.

Is this skill compatible with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm?

Absolutely. It is designed to work seamlessly with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm's ObservableObject and RelayCommand patterns for a modern MVVM development experience.

Can I prevent navigation if a user has unsaved changes?

Yes, by implementing the INavigationConfirmation interface on your ViewModel, you can use the CanNavigate method to display alerts and halt navigation based on application state.

How does source generation work with this skill?

By using [ShellMap] and [ShellProperty] attributes on your ViewModels, the skill helps you leverage Shiny's source generators to automatically create route registrations and strongly-typed navigation extension methods.

Shiny MAUI Shell Navigation

Name: Shiny MAUI Shell Navigation
Author: shinyorg

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Mobile Development

Streamlines .NET MAUI development by automating Shell navigation, ViewModel lifecycles, and source-generated route mapping.

The Shiny MAUI Shell skill provides specialized guidance for building robust mobile applications using the Shiny MAUI Shell library. It simplifies complex navigation tasks by implementing the testable INavigator service, managing ViewModel lifecycles with dedicated interfaces, and utilizing source generators to eliminate boilerplate route registration. Whether you are building new pages, implementing navigation guards to protect unsaved changes, or passing strongly-typed parameters between views, this skill ensures your .NET MAUI architecture remains clean, testable, and maintainable.

Key Features

01Automatic property injection for navigation parameters via [ShellProperty]

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03Advanced lifecycle management including navigation guards and confirmation hooks

04Decoupled navigation implementation using the testable INavigator service

05Source-generated strongly-typed navigation methods and route mapping

06Automated generation of ViewModels and Pages using Shiny conventions

Use Cases

01Architecting complex navigation flows in cross-platform .NET MAUI mobile apps

02Migrating existing MAUI apps to a more testable, ViewModel-first navigation pattern

03Implementing navigation guards to prevent data loss during user transitions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shinyorg/skills shiny-maui-shell

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